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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.51, 1,553.81 and 576.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.51, 1,553.81 and 576.65 is: 862.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.51 : 1,553.81 = 576.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.51/1,553.81 = 576.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.51x = 1,553.81 × 576.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.51x = 895,993.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,993.88/1,038.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.77

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